No one’s using the words The Beatles, but the Polestar 3’s audio system just got Abbey Road Studios Mode.
Available exclusively for the Bowers & Wilkins audio system, the over-the-air update brings a listening experience inspired by the iconic London recording studio.
The optional Bowers & Wilkins audio system in Polestar 3 features 25 strategically placed speakers, including the proprietary Continuum cone and is complete with a 1610 watt power output, 3D surround sound, Dolby Atmos capability, and active road noise cancellation.
Abbey Road mode adds four entirely new sound presets, as well as an additional Producer mode.
Each preset draws on the sound of the control rooms and live spaces while taking inspiration from the studios’ original EMI-era equipment, used in the recording, mixing and mastering process on countless era-defining recordings (don’t mention The Beatles).
All have been curated and designed by the studios’ expert engineers, many of whom have worked with some of the biggest artists in the world (don’t mention The Beatles).
Producer mode allows for even greater personalisation, enabling users to tailor the sound to their personal preference.
Polestar’s Michael Lohscheller said the Bowers & Wilkins sound system in Polestar 3 is already world class, but the new Abbey Road Studios Mode takes it to another level.
“Its ability to deliver an audio experience so closely inspired by the Abbey Road Studios’ sonic signature means you’d swear you were right there in the legendary London building, not driving a performance SUV,” he said.
The four Abbey Road presets include Intimate, Open, Energised and Expansive.
Each is complimented by a bespoke image from the studio, showing some of the most iconic instruments and equipment from the Abbey Road collection, displayed in high definition on the 14.5-inch touchscreen.
Intimate
The Intimate preset evokes the intimacy of sitting in the producer’s chair in the studio control room, bringing the listener closer to the performance.
Offering a warm, pristine and detailed experience, inspired by vintage sounds, the mode creates an intimate atmosphere, allowing the listener to immerse themselves in the music with an unparalleled sense of closeness and authenticity.
Open
The Open preset creates an immersive experience inspired by the studio environment where the music is performed.
Allowing the listener to hear the music as if alongside the artists, with the rich, authentic sound of the live studio space.
Energised
The Energised preset combines vivid detail with vintage warmth, inspired by the energy and excitement of a performance in the studio’s live room.
Offering a lively, vibrant acoustic with pristine detail, the sound is broad, energetic, and engaging.
Expansive
The Expansive preset immerses the listener in the ambience of the live room, enhancing the depth, dimension, and dynamic punch of the performance.
Inspired by the energy and envelopment of a live experience, Expansive mode captures the vitality of the recording, with a powerful sound that brings the listener closer to the music.
Producer
Producer mode allows drivers to shape the sound of the Polestar 3, tailoring it to their personal taste, no matter the genre or individual track chosen.
Using simple controls, inspired by the sonic DNA of Abbey Road’s rooms and equipment, users can alter the tonality and ambience of the sound in real time, crafting their own bespoke listening experience in the cabin.
Only available for Polestar 3 vehicles fitted with the Bowers & Wilkins audio system, Abbey Road Studios Mode is part of a wider OTA software update that will include Stolen Vehicle Tracking and Smart Schedule for charging.
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